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Pennsylvania College of Art & Design is pleased announce that Rachel Boldt, Christiana, PA, a junior fine art major, has been selected as the very first recipient of the Mary Colleen Heil Presidential Scholarship.

After reviewing many outstanding applications, PCA&D's Fine Art Residency committee is pleased to announce that Jason Herr, class of 2016, was selected to be our first PCA&D Alumni Resident. He will be working in the College's studio, printmaking lab and digital print lab to further his artistic projects.

“When I was attending PCA&D I was able to complete many projects using the media and tools available. However I didn’t have as much time as I would have liked to explore each one to its full potential. I would also use this opportunity to push my own work into a more unique and personal space by reexamining my thesis ideas and experimenting with new ways to express them. I will explore the different tools and media made available more thoroughly, and use the 3D workshop to make a few wood sculptures that would complement my 2D work,”saidJason Herr.

On Thursday and Friday May 2 and 3, Pennsylvania College of Art & Design honored and celebrated its 51 graduating seniors of the Class of 2019 who received their bachelors of fine arts degrees on Friday, May 3.

One new tradition that the College will be implementing this year is a Student Speaker, member or members of the graduating class, to reminisce about their time at PCA&D and look forward to the classes' futures as artists and designers.

The two speakers are Brian Fenstermacher and Penelope "Ellie" Cochran, both Graphic Designers.

The 2019 recipients of the Medal of Honor and who will offer the Commencement Address at the 2019 Pennsylvania College of Art & Design Commencement Ceremony, May 3rd, are Deborah and Rob Barber, entertainment industry thought leaders and community-focused couple in Lancaster City and its arts and design scenes.

S. Dale High, Chair Emeritus of Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based High Industries Inc. and High Real Estate Group LLC., will receive the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Fine Arts honoris causa at Pennsylvania College of Art & Design's 2019 Commencement ceremonies, Friday May 3, when the 51 members of the Class of 2019 will receive their Bachelors of Fine Arts degrees in digital media, fine art, illustration, graphic design and photography. The honorary degree will be presented by PCA&D President Michael Molla, Audry K Carter, Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees of Pennsylvania College of Art & Design and Russell Urban, PCA&D Trustee.

PCA&D's Illustration Construction class taught by Jason Ward focuses on building illustrative environments. Last week, the classes visited Long's Park in Lancaster to introduce the students to the ever changing lighting nature provides, while they concentrate on atmospheric perspective and scene composition.